Reduce and Reuse Waste

Recycle, Buy Bulk, Compost Kitchen Scraps

On average Australians throw away around 21 million tonnes of waste per year. This includes waste from our kitchens, bathrooms, laundries and our gardens. Although we’ve made great improvements in our waste disposal habits over recent years, there are still lots of ways we can do more.

Some Useful household tips to reduce and reuse waste:

Reduce the amount of packaging you buy. Look for products without packaging and avoid individually wrapped portions

Favour products with a high recycled content

Buy in bulk, or choose concentrated products in reusable containers.

Donate unwanted clothes and or household goods to charities or your local Transfer Station to be resold at the Buyback Shop.